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Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery can make give a face a much younger and fresher
appearance by smoothing out any wrinkles due to aging or by
correcting any drooping or puffy appearing eyelids. Due to
the eyelid skin being much thinner, as people age the eyelid
areas becomes more puffy and loose as a result so some people
will find they have a look of fatigue all the time. Eyelid
surgery is a cosmetic procedure that can allow a subtle or
dramatic result.
The popularity of cosmetic surgery has continued to rise and
eyelid surgery is now one of the most requested procedures.
There are different motivations for seeking eyelid surgery,
including upper eyelid drooping, outward turning of the lower
eyelid, and inward turning of the lower eyelid. The eyelid
appearance can be present at birth and worsen as the individual
ages from environmental damage, unhealthy lifestyle choices,
or heredity. Eyelid surgery is not for everyone, and with
any type of surgical procedure there are both risks and benefits
that must first be evaluated.
Choosing a cosmetic eyelid surgeon is one of the most important
aspects of the procedure. Cosmetic procedures have the ability
to enhance and alter physical features that individual's are
not happy with in a dramatic way, however there are limitations
to what surgery can provide a person. Understanding the limitations
of the eyelid surgery and having a realistic goal when learning
about the procedure will allow for a more pleasing result.
An eyelid surgery candidate will first need to visit a plastic
surgeon for a consultation and complete examination to determine
if the surgical procedure may benefit them at all. During
this consultation, it is important for the eyelid surgery
candidate to openly discuss their goals and expectations of
the procedure. A qualified and knowledgeable eyelid surgeon
will be able to communicate to the candidate if these expectations
are achievable and what possible methods can be used to complete
these goals. Depending on the condition of the eyelid surgery
candidate, a plastic surgeon may suggest undergoing the eyelid
surgery in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures to best
enhance their physical facial features.
Anyone that is unhappy with the appearance of his/her eye
area is a possible candidate to undergo eyelid surgery. Different
individual factors will result in some individuals showing
more age in their eye area sooner or later than others, and
eyelid surgery can help to reverse the signs of the aging
if the person is displeased with it. Eyelid surgery is performed
with safe and pleasing results with expert surgeons and may
dramatically change the way a person looks and feels in a
positive manner.
When an eyelid surgery is performed, the surgeon will try
to make the incisions invisible or hide them in natural creases
or contours. The eyelid surgeon will normally make an incision
for upper eyelid surgery in the natural fold to remove the
excess skin and fatty tissue. With lower eyelid surgery the
surgeon will normally make the incision along the lower lashes
or from the inside of the eyelid so that the incision scar
will not be evident. The eyelid surgeon will then get rid
of the excess skin and fatty tissue from the incision, in
addition to fixing any muscle laxity conditions.
Individual factors will change the amount of recovery time
that is needed, but most eyelid surgery patients will be able
to return to normal activities within a week of the procedure.
The final results of an eyelid surgery are long lasting although
surgical procedures cannot combat any future aging that occurs.
Some eyelid surgery patients will choose to have another cosmetic
eyelid surgery when they have continued aging and the original
cosmetic procedure is no long satisfying.
If you would like more information on how an eyelid surgery
may benefit you, please contact us.
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